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Definitions for sigh of relief
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  1. sigh of reliefnoun

    A release of stress through breathing motions.

  2. sigh of reliefnoun

    A reassurance or support, something that reduces stress from an arduous activity.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of sigh of relief in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of sigh of relief in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of sigh of relief in a Sentence

  1. Sam Stovall:

    Yellen's comments allowed investors to breathe a sigh of relief that Federal Reserve will not be raising rates in April.

  2. Washington Post critic Hank Stuever:

    I just have to ask: What were we all so afraid of? ... It's too early for Noah to crush it but it's enough for now to just utter a sigh of relief. 'The Daily Show' is back with its essential wit and irreverence intact.

  3. Elizabeth Wydra:

    The case had nothing to do with abortion, Kavanaugh's apparent vote not to hear this particular case does nothing to vindicate Sen. Republican Sen. Susan Collins vote for Justice Brett Kavanaugh, sen. Collins' should not breath a sigh of relief until Brett Kavanaugh squarely votes to support Roe.

  4. Miguel Perez:

    Miguel Perez sacrificed for our nation by serving overseas and, while this is long overdue, I'm glad Miguel Perez can now breathe a sigh of relief and celebrate becoming a citizen of the country Miguel Perez loves and considers home.

  5. Juliana Bennett:

    This moment is about the students, past and present, that relentlessly advocated for the removal of this racist monument, now is a moment for all of us BIPOC students to breathe a sigh of relief, to be proud of our endurance, and to begin healing.

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